All Reviews for Bus Tours

The bus guide was really great, providing insights about the highlights and the area, as well as recommendations for food. If you're planning a long-distance trip for a day, bus tours are definitely a good option!

見どころや地域の解説、おすすめの食べ物のお話しなど、バスガイドさんがとても良かった。日帰りで長距離移動するなら、バス観光もありだな！

Although it was a domestic tour, the tour guide was from China. It's true that the number of overseas guests has been increasing, and there were participants from several countries. I understand that when there are more international guests, it can be challenging to provide explanations in multiple languages. While I don't mind where the guide is from, this is Japan after all. The explanations started with Chinese, followed by English, and finally in broken Japanese.

I understand that Japanese is difficult, but I believe it's common sense to provide guidance in the local language first. If that's difficult, it should at least be in English, Japanese, Chinese, and then other languages. The explanations in Chinese were excessively long, and at times, I felt uncomfortable. I believe that as more international visitors come to travel, we should avoid guides who treat Japanese people poorly.

国内のツアーなのに、添乗員の方は中国の人でした。確かに海外のお客様も増えてきていて　いくつかの国の人が参加されていました。
海外の方が増えると何カ国語かの説明はしなければならないので大変だとは思います。別に案内の方がどこの国の方でも構いませんが、ここはあくまでも日本です。何事においても初めに中国語の説明があり、そして英語、最後につたない日本語での案内でした。
日本語は難しいということは理解しますが、まずは現地語で案内をするのが常識だと思います。
もしそれが難しい場合まずは英語、日本語、中国語、他の言語となるのではないでしょうか？
中国語の説明だけはやたらに長く時々不快感を覚えたくらいです。
これからも海外の方が旅行に訪れると思いますが、少なくとも日本人を粗末にするようなガイドは止めて欲しいと思いました。

I was very satisfied with the sightseeing bus this time. Thank you to the driver for covering such a long distance. You must be tired. It would have been even better if we could have known how long it would take to get to our next destination and if we were getting close. Of course, there was guidance, but I paid close attention to not miss anything. Karato Market was incredibly crowded, and I was worried about whether I could have lunch in time while waiting in line. It would help if things were a bit smoother here. Anyway, I don't think I could have covered everything in a day if I had gone on my own. Thank you very much. I would love to go on other tours again!

今回は観光バスを利用出来て大満足でした。
運転手さん、ものすごい長距離を走行してくださりありがとうございました。
お疲れさまでした。
これから行くところがどのくらい時間がかかりそうで、そろそろつきそうとかわかるともっと良かったです。
もちろん案内もありましたが、聞きもらさぬようだいぶ
注意しました。
唐戸市場はものすごい人で、ひたすら並んで昼ごはんが時間内に食べられるか心配になりました。
もう少しここがスムーズだと助かります。
とにかく、個人で行ったら1日では まわれなかったと思います。どうもありがとうございました。
他のツアーにもまた行きたいです!

The double-decker bus offered a great view, and the guide was very skilled in sharing information. It started to rain, and they provided a roof for us, but it cleared up later, allowing us to open the roof, which felt refreshing with the breeze. We efficiently toured the famous spots in Osaka, and it was also a great opportunity to learn about the history, making for a fulfilling hour. Osaka Castle and the many rivers were beautiful. I had a wonderful time even on my own. Next, I want to ride the Minami route.

二階建てバスで、とても眺めが良く、ガイドさんのお話も上手でした。最初雨が降っていて、屋根を付けてもらいましたが、途中から晴れて、屋根をオープンしてくれて開放感あり、風が気持ち良かったです。大阪の名所を効率よく回り、歴史の勉強にもなり、充実した1時間でした。大阪城やたくさんの川が綺麗でした。1人でも大変楽しめました。次はみなみルートを乗りたいです。

I was pulled by a water buffalo across the shallow sea from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island. It was my first time on a water buffalo cart! Although the buffalo was large, I worried if it would be okay with about 18 people on the cart. However, it pulled us strongly, and according to the guide and driver, the buffalo loves to move in the water the most.

Along the way, the guide played "Asadoya Yunta" on the sanshin, which made me feel very warm and happy as I swayed in the water buffalo cart. Yufu Island is a cute island with a somewhat ruined and rough feel, but I accepted it as it is, and I was thrilled by the sign for the yellow Iriomote wildcat!

I was also delighted to see many unique mangrove forests during the mangrove tour. The lunch bento was filled with Okinawan-style side dishes, which made me very satisfied.

I think it was great to participate in this tour where I could see various places.

Next time, I would like to try trekking on Iriomote Island.

海の浅瀬を水牛に引いてもらって西表島から由布島へ渡りました。初めての水牛車‼️大きな水牛ではありましたが車に乗るのが18人ほどで本当に牛さんは大丈夫なのだろうかと心配になりました。しかし力強く引いてくれ、ガイド兼運転手のおじさんの話では水牛は水の中で動くのが一番好きなんだとか。
途中からおじさんが三線で「安里屋ゆんた」を弾いてくれ、とても優しい気持ちになりながら水牛車に揺られ楽しかったです。
由布島はかわいい島でやや廃墟がかった感じと雑な感じもありますが、それはそう言うものだと納得し、黄色のイリオモテヤマネコの看板に感激しました❣️
マングローブ遊覧も変わったマングローブの林をたくさん見れて嬉しかったです。
お昼のお弁当も沖縄らしいおかずがいっぱいで満足でした。

いろいろなところが見れて盛りだくさんのツアーで参加して良かったと思います。

次回は西表島でトレッキングもやってみたいです。

I finally got to visit Shirakawa-go, a dream I've had for many years. The guide immediately lifted the atmosphere on the bus with their lively chatter and fluent English, making the long journey feel quick and enjoyable. They shared many hidden gems and interesting facts, allowing us to have an unexpectedly wonderful time in Shirakawa-go! I believe the guide, Mr. Kuroda, played a significant role in this experience! Thank you very much.

長年の夢だった白川郷にやっと行くことができました。ガイドさんは出発と同時に軽快なお喋りと流暢な英語でバスの雰囲気を一気に上げてくださり長い移動も全く苦にならずあっという間の時間でした。
穴場スポットや豆知識をたくさん話してくださり、白川郷でも想像以上の楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！ガイドの黒田さんの力は大きかったと思います！！ありがとうございました。

The Okinawan dance I saw for the first time was amazing. I was moved watching the young girls dance powerfully with smiles on their faces. If you come to Okinawa, definitely go see it. It's an unforgettable experience.

初めて見た沖縄踊りすごく良かったです。若い女の子達が力強く、笑顔で踊ってるの観て感動しました。沖縄に来たら是非観に行ってください。一緒忘れない体験です。

Since I was traveling with small children, I couldn't participate in a tour that lasted too late, so I quickly decided on a plan that only included Asahiyama Zoo. With a guide, my child was able to stay engaged during the journey. Thank you to the driver for their very careful driving. (Both of you were very kind to the children, which made me happy.) The other participants were all very well-mannered as well. I enjoyed the zoo even more than I expected. Thank you! I will rely on you again when I visit Hokkaido.

小さい子連れだったのであまり遅くまでのツアーは参加できず、旭山動物園のみのプランがあってすぐ決めました。
ガイドさん付きで道中も子が飽きずにいられました。そしてとっても丁寧な運転をしてくださった運転手さん、ありがとうございました。（おふたりとも、子どもにもとても優しく接してくださってうれしかったです）一緒に参加された方々もマナーの良い方ばかりでした。
動物園も予想以上に楽しめました。
ありがとうございました！また北海道に行った際はお世話になります。

We decided to go on a family trip to Ishigaki for the first time and thought about visiting the outer islands. Since planning the itinerary seemed cumbersome, we opted to join a tour. We were able to make effective use of our time from early morning until 6 PM, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much.

初めての石垣家族旅行で離島にいってみようということになり、日程をくむのが面倒なのでツアー参加することにしました。朝早くから18じまで、時間を有効に使え、大変満喫することができました。どうもありがとうございました。

I was able to adjust to the final travel itinerary, and they even took me to the airport. I was able to make effective use of my time. The explanation about the Gangala Valley was also very good. The bus guide had a very nice voice and provided great guidance.

旅行最終日程に合わせることが出来て、しかも空港まで連れていってくれる。時間を有効に使えました。ガンガラーの谷も説明があり、とてもよかったです。ﾊﾞｽ　ガイドさんもとてもいい声で案内してくれました。

At first, I was thinking of sightseeing by local bus, but it seemed like it would be difficult to visit various places in one day, so I decided to go with this tour. As a result, it was very good because we were able to visit efficiently. The stay at each location was a bit short, but the lunch at Kankakei was quite crowded for both ordering and receiving, so we were cutting it close on time, so that's something to watch out for.

最初は路線バスで観光しようかと思っていたのですが、一日で各所を回るのは大変そうな感じだったので、このツアーにしてみました。
結果、効率よく回れてとても良かったです。一カ所あたりの滞在時間は短めなのですが、寒霞渓での昼食が、オーダーも受け取りも大混雑して、結構時間ギリギリだったので、そこは要注意です。

I was worried about the rain forecast from the previous day, but I'm glad that the weather forecast for Ishigaki Island was unreliable. The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun. Additionally, it was inexpensive due to the ongoing campaign. I missed the free pickup bus, but I managed to board the boat on my own. I almost ended up having to cancel.

前日の雨予報でどうなるかと思いましたが、石垣島の天気予報はあてにならなくて良かったです。天気も良く、とても楽しかったです、また、キャンペーン中で安かった。無料のピックアップのバスに乗り遅れましたが、なんとか自力で乗船できました。危うくキャンセルになるところでした。

I arrived at Sapporo Station earlier than scheduled and made it to the airport with plenty of time. I was also satisfied with being able to see Showa Shinzan from above, as well as the guide and audio guide.

定刻時間より早目に札幌駅到着して、空港に余裕で着きました
昭和新山を上から見られた事など内容も、またガイドさんや音声ガイドに満足

I participated from Tohoku and had trouble finding the meeting place, but I finally figured it out by asking someone who was preparing for the opening that day. I got tired from walking here. About 80% of the participants were from abroad, and the guide who quickly navigated us through the huge crowd was amazing.

東北からの参加で集合場所が分からず当日開店準備をしていた方に聞いてようやく分かりました。ここで歩きつかれました。参加者の８割が外国からの参加で大変な人混みのなか素早く移動案内するガイドさんは凄かったです。

I was glad to experience various recommendations from the tour guide. Also, if I have time at my travel destination, I would like to use them again. The bus tour in Hawaii that I went on last time was also great.

添乗員さんのお勧めを、いろいろ体験出来て良かったです。また、旅行先で、時間があれば、利用したいです。前回行った、ハワイのバスツアーも、良かっです。

Anyway, I was moved by how beautiful Kabira Bay is. There were foreign ships coming in, and it was fun to experience the atmosphere with so many Westerners around.

とにかく川平湾がきれいで感動しました。外国船が入国していて欧米人がいっぱいで外国気分も味わえて楽しかったです。

Saijo-ji Gokoku was disappointing as there were restricted areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I couldn't see Kudaka Island. However, at the Gangala Valley, there was a guide, and I was able to quietly enjoy Okinawa's history and mystery.

斎場御獄はコロナ禍で立ち入り禁止エリアもあり、久高島も望めず、残念でした。
ガンガラーの谷はガイドもあり沖縄の歴史と神秘を静かに堪能できました。

Fourth visit to Okinawa, solo trip.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, it was about time to travel again, and with the nationwide travel subsidy, the bus was almost full and bustling.
Churaumi Aquarium:
There used to be three whale sharks, but now there is only one, and the large tank looks lonely (-_-;) The dolphin show at Okichan Theater was enjoyable even for a solo traveler, with the children's cheers adding to the fun. They are so talented!!
Kouri Island:
I only visited the beach and the roadside station for souvenirs, so I was disappointed that I couldn't go to Heart Rock Tower. The bridge leading to Kouri Island is beautiful no matter when you visit.
Chatan American Village:
It's Christmas Town all year round. The delicious food left me not only in a good mood but also completely satisfied. The sunset at the end was the best.
I appreciate the long bus journey, safe driving, and the support from the guide.

沖縄４回目の訪問で一人旅
コロナ禍でそろそろ限界、全国旅行給付もありバスはほぼ満席で盛況。
美ら海：
３匹いたジンベイザメが１匹になり大きな水槽がさみしそう(-_-;)
イルカショーのオキちゃん劇場はおひとりさまでも、子供の歓声もあり楽しめました。芸達者でいい！！
古宇利島：
ビーチ、道の駅でお土産のみで、ハートロックタワーに行けなかったのが残念。古宇利島へ続く一本橋は何時行っても素敵の一言
北谷アメリカンビレッチ：
一年中クリスマスタウン＊美味しいごはん、気分だけでなくお腹も大満足です。最後のサンセットは最高
長いバス旅、安全運転、ガイドさんのサポートに感謝です。

The driver's personality was very good, and he shared many recommendations not only about the highlights of the tour but also about Kyushu and the surrounding areas! I was quite surprised by the traffic on the way to the parking lot at Karato Market, but thanks to the driver's various considerations, such as encouraging participants to get out of the car and walk to the destination before reaching the parking lot, we were able to enjoy the market without wasting any time. The sushi made with local specialties like fugu and hamachi was fresh and very delicious! Eating sushi outside while looking at the Kanmon Bridge was the best. After that, the weather turned bad and it unfortunately rained, but the Tsunoshima Bridge and the shrine were still wonderful. It became a memorable tour. Thank you very much. I appreciate the driver's kind assistance throughout the long drive!

ドライバーさんの人柄がとても良く、ツアーの見所はもちろん、九州、近辺のおすすめなど沢山教えてくれました！
唐戸市場の駐車場につくまでの渋滞にはとても驚きましたが、
駐車場につく前に、車から参加者を下ろして目的地へ歩くよう促してくれたり、様々な配慮をして下さったおかげで無駄な時間なく市場を楽しむ事ができました。
フグやはまちなど名産品のお寿司が、新鮮でとても美味しかったです！
関門大橋を眺めながら外で食べるお寿司は最高でした。
その後は天気が崩れあいにくの雨でしたが、それでも角島大橋や神社はとても素晴らしかったです。
思い出に残るツアーになりました。本当にありがとうございました。長い時間の運転にも関わらず、最後まで親切な対応をしてくださったドライバーさんに感謝です！

The tour guide's explanations were very clear, and they provided great insider information, which was really nice. They also explained things in English, so I think it's good for international visitors as well.

添乗員さんの説明が、とても分かりやすく、穴場情報も教えてもらい
とてもよかったです。英語でも説明してくれてたので、海外の方にもいいと思います。

The guide's explanations were very easy to understand. Also, the song about the sugarcane fields was really great. I was moved to tears!

ガイドさんのお話がとてもわかり易かった。
また、サトウキビ畑の唄が大変良かったです。涙ちよちよぎれ！

I was able to visit almost all the famous spots in Yakushima, and the explanations were clear and very good. Thank you to the bus driver for skillfully navigating the narrow roads.

屋久島の名所がほとんど回れたし、説明もわかりやすくてとても良かったです。バスの運転手さんも狭い道を巧みな技術で運転していただきありがとうございました

I got lost on the way back to the station in Arashiyama, and I stayed overnight in Osaka that day, which was very tiring! I would have appreciated prior notice about any changes to the itinerary.

解散が嵐山で帰りの駅まで迷い当日大阪泊でしたのですが大変疲れました!内容変更は事前にご連絡頂きたかったです。

The bus on the way got caught in traffic, which delayed the end of the tour and required us to change our dinner reservation, but we still enjoyed the sightseeing. The bus guide was very energetic and explained everything clearly, so we learned a lot about the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival. Thank you very much.

行きのバスが渋滞に巻き込まれてしまい、ツアー終了の時間が押して夜ご飯のお店の予約を変更することになりましたが、観光としては楽しめました。
バスガイドさんがとても元気にハキハキと説明してくださったので、支笏湖氷濤祭りのことをよく知ることが出来ました。
ありがとうございました。

I was glad that we arrived earlier than planned due to the lack of snow, allowing us to enjoy our time longer. It's a pity we missed the penguin walk...

雪がなかった関係で到着時間が早く、予定よりも長い時間、楽しむことができてよかったです。ペンギンのお散歩には間に合わなくて残念でした…

I was interested in the Valley of Gangala and participated in the tour. It was a great tour since it's quite difficult to access places like the Sefa Utaki without a rental car. The Valley of Gangala was explained thoroughly by the guide, and I really enjoyed the nature that you can't experience in the city. I was very satisfied!

ガンガーラの谷に興味があり参加させて頂きました。
なかなかレンタカーがないと斎場御嶽等には行きにくい場所だったので、とてもいいツアーでした。
ガンガーラ谷は、ガイドの方からしっかり説明頂いて、都会では体感出来ない自然を楽しめるツアーでかなり満足しました！

It was great to easily visit the highlights. The weather was nice, and the sea was beautiful. On the way back, I got off at Ginpuura and walked home while enjoying Angel Road and the Maze Town. I think it's nice that the day ends early. However, I felt it was a bit expensive.

楽に、見どころをまわれてよかったです。天気もよくて海がきれいでした。
帰りは銀波浦で降りて、エンジェルロードと迷路の町を見ながら歩いて帰りました。終わりが早いので、それもいいと思いますよ。ただ、少し高いなと思いました。

When getting on the bus, the doors just opened without any announcement about which bus it was. I had to ask to confirm before boarding. There was no greeting until the end, and I didn't even know the driver's name.

Even during stops at tourist spots, if I didn't check, the time and meeting place were unclear. They said to meet at the parking lot, but there was no explanation about where that was, so I had no idea.

There was also no announcement about the drop-off location; the doors just opened. I noticed because I was looking outside, but the two people who were supposed to get off there (residents of Hakata) didn't realize it, and I had to call out to them to hurry and get off. What would have happened if they had been sleeping? It was nighttime, and they might not have known where they were... especially since they were from out of town!

There was no announcement about wearing seatbelts on the highway either. Rather than enjoying the experience, it left me with a lot to think about.

乗車時、バスのドアを開けただけで、どちらのバスかも？？何もアナウンスなし。こちらから聞いて、確かめて乗車する。最後まで挨拶なし、お名前もわからず。
途中観光地停車でも、こちらから確かめないと、時間、集合場所が、はっきりしない。駐車場集合といっても駐車場の場所も説明なし。どこかわからない。
降車場所もアナウンスなしで、ドアが開いただけ。私は、外を見ていたのでわかったが、そこで降りるはずのお二人(博多市内在住者)は分からず、私が声をかけてあわてて降りる。もし寝ていたらどうなったのか？？夜だし、外の場所わからないこともあるし…何より県外者！
高速で、シートベルト着用のアナウンスもなし
楽しさ半減というより、ちょっと考えるー。

I had a great time! The weather was nice, and we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly. The guide's explanations were detailed, and the driver's driving was very careful, so I didn't feel nauseous at all.

The itinerary was packed, and by the end of the tour, I was honestly exhausted, but I made so many wonderful memories that it was definitely worth participating. There were two places where the uphill and downhill were quite challenging.

Many people participated alone as well.

楽しかったです！
お天気が良く順調に観光できました。ガイドさんの案内は詳しく、運転手さんの運転もとても丁寧で酔うことはありませんでした。
内容が盛りだくさんで、ツアーが終わる頃には正直クタクタでしたが、疲れを上回る思い出がたくさんできたので参加してとても良かったです。途中2箇所、坂の上り下りがハードでした。
お一人で参加されてる方も多かったです。

The guide had extensive knowledge of hidden photography spots and recommended souvenirs, providing unique explanations filled with humor that made the trip enjoyable. Additionally, the service was excellent, as the guide also provided explanations in English for foreign tourists.

撮影ポイントの穴場やお勧めのお土産などの
知識が豊富なうえ、冗談を交えたユニークな説明をされ楽しい旅を満喫できました。また、外国人観光客のために英語でも説明されるなど接客が素晴らしくガイドさんでした。